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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.67, 3,799.01 and 1,573.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.67, 3,799.01 and 1,573.97 is: 2,172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.67 : 3,799.01 = 1,573.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.67/3,799.01 = 1,573.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.67x = 3,799.01 × 1,573.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.67x = 5,979,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,979,527.77/2,752.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.26

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